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Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels
Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
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Briefing
Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Why all the attention on the Falklands? Five key questions.
April 2 is the 30-year anniversary of the Falkland Islands War. Argentina and Britain have been at odds over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands for decades, and tensions kicked up when Britain deployed some of its modern warships to the islands, as well as Prince William, as a pilot.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Entrepreneurs
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
In this special section, we look at the year’s biggest stories, and seven staff correspondents reflect on events in hot spots from Latin America to the Libyan front.
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The 'Mexican spring:' A new student movement stirs in Mexico
#YoSoy132, a burgeoning student movement in Mexico, is calling for citizens to demand more of their politicians and institutions.
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Mexico Pacific resorts brace for hurricane Bud
Hurricane Bud is now a Category 2 hurricane, and a hurricane warning is up for Mexico's Pacific coast. Hurricane Bud is heading toward Mexico's the coast south of Puerto Vallarta.
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Carlos Fuentes: Tribute to a Mexican literary and political icon
Carlos Fuentes belonged to a generation of Latin American writers who were both literary and political, author and social commentator. Fuentes was a public intellectual.
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Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels
Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
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Briefing
Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Mexico volcano ash forces shutdown of airport (+video)
A volcano in Mexico, El Popocatepetl, erupted spewing enough ash Thursday to close the Puebla airport.
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Obama decision on gay marriage ripples through Latin America (+video)
Gay marriage is legal in parts of Latin America, but is still controversial with much of the population. Obama's statement may reignite debate.
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Latin America Monitor
The Beatles' No. 1 fan? Mexico
When Paul McCartney sings in Mexico City tonight, he'll be fulfilling countless people's dreams to hear Beatles' songs live. The Beatles were blocked from playing in Mexico in 1965.
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This is a debate? Mexico's presidential face-off a scripted affair.
Mexico's presidential debate was highly structured and scripted last night, leaving little room for candid conversation on important policies like security and education.
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Stir It Up!
Cinco de Mayo: Shrimp tacos with spring onion salsa
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican inspired shrimp tacos.
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Modern Parenthood
Mother's Day: Consider the life lived in 15-minute increments
Mother's Day: The prosaic detail of a mother's day – lived in 15-minute increments of cereal, pet-minding, chauffeuring, professional duties, homework, and ... bedtime – is part what we thank her for.
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Wal-Mart shares drop on New York Times bribery allegations
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, was accused by the New York Times of covering up $24 million in bribes in Mexico. Wal-Mart share prices dropped in early trading Monday.
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Mexico volcano Popocatepetl rumbles back to life
Mexico volcano: 'El Popo' shot ash and hot rocks into the sky Friday morning. Officials in Mexico are watching the Popocatepetl volcano but have not issued evacuation orders.
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Latin America Monitor
Traditional and modern merge in Mexico's ZonaMaco art fair
Just ten years ago some Mexican artists assumed 'good stuff only came from the outside,' but now many local designers mix pride in their culture and tradition with modernity, writes a blogger.
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Latin America Monitor
Drug violence? Mexicans say Popocatepetl is a bigger concern.
A recent poll shows Mexican concern about natural disaster outranks fears of violence and organized crime. The reason: an active volcano and recent earthquakes.
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Mexico's 'smoking mountain' lives up to its name (+video)
Mexican officials have raised the alert level for the volcano, Popocatépetl, as it spews ash and steam into the air and onto nearby communities.
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Popocatepetl volcano activity raises threat level in Mexico
Popocatepetl volcano rumbling has Mexican authorities concerned. The Popocatepetl volcano had a major eruption almost 12 years ago.
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Security 'quagmire' for Mexican presidential candidates
Many Mexicans are weary of the sharp rise in violence that has accompanied Calderón's military-led strategy against drug traffickers. So why aren't presidential hopefuls offering alternatives?
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Modern Parenthood
Parenting: Here we go, a Monitor blog for parents
What an international daily newspaper can contribute to parenting
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Latin America Monitor
Series of quakes hit Mexico: What's going on?
Four earthquakes have rattled Mexico City in four months. The Monitor's Mexico City bureau chief explains how the frequent aftershocks have kept earthquakes on the mind.
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The beach: sun, sand, and inequality in the Dominican Republic
Urban, man-made beaches are popping up around the world, but they serve as a reminder of the inequality that can prohibit low-income residents from traveling to parts of their own countries.
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Cover Story
Home again in Mexico: Illegal immigration hits net zero
Tiny Tamaula is the new face of rural Mexico: Villagers are home again as the illegal immigration boom drops to net zero
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As tide of illegal immigrants goes home, will US economy suffer?
The illegal immigrant boom has fizzled; and as Mexican migrants go home, the question is whether it will drain the labor pool and hurt the US economy.
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The Simple Dollar
5 tips for negotiating better prices
Everyone wants to get better prices, but people can feel uncomfortable bargaining. The key is to know when price negotiation is appropriate and master a few basic techniques.
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Latin America Monitor
Mexicans host Pope Benedict XVI, but say he's no Juan Pablo
A poll suggests Pope Benedict XVI had big shoes to fill in Mexico, where he celebrates Mass today before heading to Cuba.
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